Since this has become a topic of much discussion in the last few days I have been trying to think of past players who have recently been part of Club boards.
As a non-Victorian poster, my knowledge is limited to what you read and hear on television and I have not come up with too many.
Here are my miserly efforts. Can anyone else add to the list??
Stephen Kernahan - Carlton
Adrian Gleeson - Carlton
Ian McMullin - Collingwood
Jason Dunstall - Hawthorn
Special mentions to Mike Fitzpatrick (Head of the AFL Commission) and Gary Pert (CEO of Collingwood).
Former Players on Boards
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Re: Former Players on Boards
Glad you raised Kernahan - he, like AT apparently is now, used to be described as a 'stockbroker'.saintm wrote:Since this has become a topic of much discussion in the last few days I have been trying to think of past players who have recently been part of Club boards.
As a non-Victorian poster, my knowledge is limited to what you read and hear on television and I have not come up with too many.
Here are my miserly efforts. Can anyone else add to the list??
Stephen Kernahan - Carlton
Adrian Gleeson - Carlton
Ian McMullin - Collingwood
Jason Dunstall - Hawthorn
Special mentions to Mike Fitzpatrick (Head of the AFL Commission) and Gary Pert (CEO of Collingwood).
I would think that most if not all AFL Boards have former players on them.
Travis Paize was a gret success.
Lance or James??
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There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
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Wwell you could look at the current Saints Board where Kellet is an ex-player.......and Butters played for the Saints at either u19s, or reserves (I think u19s)
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Don't forget Brereton at the Hawks...and whata disaster he was ......
and Don Scott who I don't think ever made it but who wasa huge source of internal turmoil.
aylett of the kangas is probably the most successful ex player who perfrmed well ona Board and various other Ofiicial positions.
Aytlett was good in thes capacties though for qualities well removed from gettinga kick on the football field.
and Don Scott who I don't think ever made it but who wasa huge source of internal turmoil.
aylett of the kangas is probably the most successful ex player who perfrmed well ona Board and various other Ofiicial positions.
Aytlett was good in thes capacties though for qualities well removed from gettinga kick on the football field.
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We have one former player on our board, but there is a sentiment that we could do with more than one.
Robbie Flower and Ron Barrassi have both served but not currently. Flower is now unable due to poor health.
There is a belief that Lyon will serve at some point in the future, especially given his extensive involvement in choosing our coach.
It still needs to be remembered that this is still a footy club and as such there are different whys and wherefores than other businesses.
And as such a former player (with some common sense and intelligence) can be very useful.
But probably its not imperative
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Robbie Flower and Ron Barrassi have both served but not currently. Flower is now unable due to poor health.
There is a belief that Lyon will serve at some point in the future, especially given his extensive involvement in choosing our coach.
It still needs to be remembered that this is still a footy club and as such there are different whys and wherefores than other businesses.
And as such a former player (with some common sense and intelligence) can be very useful.
But probably its not imperative
!!!
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QueenC wrote:We have no former players on our board, but there is a sentiment that we could do with at least one.
Robbie Flower and Ron Barrassi have both served but not currently. Flower is now unable due to poor health.
There is a belief that Lyon will serve at some point in the future, especially given his extensive involvement in choosing our coach.
It still needs to be remembered that this is still a footy club and as such there are different whys and wherefores than other businesses.
And as such a former player (with some common sense and intelligence) can be very useful.
But probably its not imperative
Maybe Burkie can be on your board too, and speificly deal with trades involving St Kilda.
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Here is a list of players on the boards of AFL Clubs. Senior players AFL/VFL games only.
Adelaide
Nigel Smart
Andrew Payze
Brisbane
Laurie Serafino
Carlton
Stephen Kernahan
Adrian Gleeson
Collingwood
Ian McMullin
Essendon
Kevin Egan
Greg Brown
Alec Epis
Geelong
Gareth Andrews
Doug Wade
Hawthorn
Jason Dunstall
Kangaroos
Mark Brayshaw
Melbourne
Stephen Bickford
Port Adelaide
Max James
Bruce Abernethy
Richmond
Greg Miller
St Kilda
Mark Kellett
Sydney
Jason Ball
Ricky Quade
Western Bulldogs
Simon Garlick
Fremantle & WCE
WA Football Commission - Nil
Various Commissioners have played WAFL
Adelaide
Nigel Smart
Andrew Payze
Brisbane
Laurie Serafino
Carlton
Stephen Kernahan
Adrian Gleeson
Collingwood
Ian McMullin
Essendon
Kevin Egan
Greg Brown
Alec Epis
Geelong
Gareth Andrews
Doug Wade
Hawthorn
Jason Dunstall
Kangaroos
Mark Brayshaw
Melbourne
Stephen Bickford
Port Adelaide
Max James
Bruce Abernethy
Richmond
Greg Miller
St Kilda
Mark Kellett
Sydney
Jason Ball
Ricky Quade
Western Bulldogs
Simon Garlick
Fremantle & WCE
WA Football Commission - Nil
Various Commissioners have played WAFL
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